Statim G4 5000 vs. W&H Lexa Mini
Choosing the ideal autoclave is a critical decision for dental practices and medical clinics. It significantly impacts workflow efficiency and infection control. This guide provides a detailed comparison between two leading sterilizers: the SciCan Statim G4 5000 and the W&H Lexa Mini. Understanding their distinct features will help you select the best sterilization solution for your instrument reprocessing needs.
Here we will show you some of the specs to give you an idea of the difference in size and basic functionality.
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What We Will Cover
Chamber Size – Pretty simple rule: the larger the chamber the more you can clean in one cycle.
Cycle Speed – The bottom line in the game is: How Fast Will they Complete a Sterilization Cycle!
Cycle Logs – How easy it is to keep track of what is being sterilized and when it was done.
…and More – Display, Design, Ease of Use and many other design features.
Dimensions
SciCan Statim G4 5000:
- 21.5″ x 16.25″ x 7.5″
W&H Lexa Mini:
- 5-liter: 17.3” × 7.9” × 26.2”
Chamber Size
Statim G4 5000
- 5.1 Liters
W&H Lexa Mini
- 5 Liters
Cycle Types
SciCan Statim G4 5000:
- Class N gravity displacement.
W&H Lexa Mini:
- Class B pre-vacuum.
Cycle Speeds
SciCan Statim G4 5000:
- Unwrapped: ~6 minutes.
- Wrapped: ~14 minutes.
- Rubber/Plastic: ~20 minutes.
*Des not include drying time.
W&H Lexa Mini:
- Unwrapped: ~13-17 minutes.
- Wrapped: ~23-29 minutes.
- Low Temperature: ~47-58 minutes.
*Includes drying time.
Power Consumption
SciCan Statim G4 5000:
- 110-120V, 60Hz, 15A
W&H Lexa Mini:
- 100-125V AC, 50/60 Hz, 12A
Display
SciCan Statim G4 5000:
- Multi-color LCD touchscreen.
W&H Lexa Mini:
- 4.3-inch high-resolution color touchscreen.
Design
SciCan Statim 2000 G4:
- Compact and sleek design
W&H Lexa Mini:
- Modern, streamlined, rounded-edge design.
Warranty
SciCan Statim G4 5000:
- Typically a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty.
W&H Lexa Mini:
- Generally a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty
Connectivity
SciCan Statim G4 5000:
- Wireless and USB
W&H Lexa Mini:
- USB and Wireless
Price
SciCan Statim G4 5000:
- $$$$
W&H Lexa Mini:
- $$$$
The Choice Is Yours
Here you have seen that both autoclave sterilizers will get the job done… But through design, functionality and ease of use there is one that will help reduce wasted time and resources. This in turn will save you a lot of money in both productivity and staff resources. You can find both the W&H Lexa Mini and Statim G4 5000 on our website using the links below. You’ll also find the links to our various programs accessible to anyone, anytime, absolutely FREE.
As always if you have any questions about this process or anything else please feel free to contact us and take advantage of our “FREE TECH SUPPORT.”
We also offer FREE VIRTUAL TECH SUPPORT to “See and Talk” with a “Real Time Live Technician” for any problems you may be in need of help with.
You can also use our “FREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM”. Take the guesswork and worrying about what unit is due for maintenance and which maintenance cycle it is time for. We will keep track of all your autoclaves and let you know when it’s time for anything.